Farm Journal
In subtle and blatant ways, farmers are professionally discounted and personally discouraged. I adamantly believe agriculture can be a rewarding, and healthy full time career. By writing about my work and sharing my progress, I hope to show how organic farms and farmers enrich and strengthen the communities they serve. ~April
Joyful Farming is:
aligning life, land, and community
believing in power and possibility
restoring health and home
nurturing relationships
honoring abundance and vocation
celebrating creativity and change
“I love your newsletter. The produce is so delicious, but the spirit of the farm lives in how you both communicate with us. So grateful for you all.”
— April Joy Farm CSA Member
3 Steps to Improving Your Crop or Livestock Rotations and Building Soil Health
Learn how smart rotations reduce the need for expensive and labor-intensive inputs, maintain the ability to produce food, fuel, and fiber and improve soil health.
Nutrient and Field Management Plan (NFMP) - An Overview of 4 Key Components
A Nutrient and Field Management Plan (NFMP) focuses on the four major ways diversified organic farmers impact soil health directly through our management practices.
7 Steps to Preparing a Systems Nutrient Budget for Your Diversified Farm
Learn how to identify whether your diversified farm operation is increasing or depleting vital nutrients based on your current management practices.
Assessing Soil Health on Your Diversified Farm
Three soil indicator categories and 8 tips to consider when conducting a comprehensive soil health assessment.
The Self-Land-Community Framework for Diversified Farms
Self, Land, and Community are the foundational elements of your farm business. Learn the framework that is essential to your farm business success.
8 Thoughts On Setting Farm Goals for your Soil Health Roadmap
Learn the crucial importance of determining your farm goals before creating your Soil Health Roadmap.
Community Voices
“Your writing is superb, April! Profound, insightful, clear, honest and generous - like you. I always find some wisdom to share with the kids or illumination of my own journey. Thank you.”